Two veteran politicians with ties to the San Joaquin Valley are among the candidates battling for the republican nomination in the 19th Congressional Distict. The district includes parts of Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Madera and Fresno counties.

The headline-grabbing race for Sacramento County sheriff is coming down to the wire. The four candidates appeared on Capital Public Radio’s Insight Tuesday in their final forum before next week’s primary.

Drunk drivers face a new penalty Thursday in four California counties, including Sacramento. Anyone convicted of driving under the influence will now have to install a breathalyzer in their car – and prove they’re sober before the engine starts.